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Plainfield Park District Named Outdoor Fitness Grant Recipient
The grant will help fund the construction of a new fitness court at Northwest Community Park.
The Plainfield Park District has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC).
The grant, administered by the Illinois Park & Recreation Association and Illinois Park & Recreation Foundation, will fund the construction of a new outdoor fitness court at Northwest Community Park.
With current access to indoor fitness and recreation options limited, Park District officials want to bring more outdoor wellness infrastructure and programming options to visitors to the Plainfield Park District in the coming years.
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“This grant will help the Park District in its mission to promote a lifestyle of fitness for its residents,” said Executive Director Carlo Capalbo.
Founded in 1979, National Fitness Campaign encourages healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the United States.
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About the Plainfield Park District
Founded in 1966, The Plainfield Park District is the 9th largest park district in the State of Illinois, serving over 105,000 residents in Will and Kendall Counties as well as Plainfield and Wheatland Townships, Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Joliet, Plainfield, and Romeoville. The District is an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency for excellence in delivering parks and recreation services.
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